Dr. Boozman's Check-up

Dec092011

“[H]ere’s what I know: However many jobs might be generated by a Keystone pipeline, they're going to be a lot fewer than the jobs that are created by extending the payroll tax cut and extending unemployment insurance.” - President Barack Obama, 12/08/11

Our country lacks an energy policy. We are also facing a jobs crisis of enormous magnitude. And our president is standing in the way of one decision that can help address both of these problems—the Keystone XL pipeline.

We need to move forward on this project. Our economy needs it. Our national security needs it. For that reason, I have cosponsored legislation that would require a construction permit to be issued for the Keystone XL pipeline within 60 days of passage.